used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
highly skilled
From this reading When, however, Grit returned and reported to him that his mission had been satisfactorily accomplished, he informed the directors of what had been done at a special meeting summoned at his own house.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading All approved the action except Mr. Courtney, who was prejudiced against Grit, and, moreover, felt offended because his own counsel had not been asked or regarded.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading All approved the action except Mr. Courtney, who was prejudiced against Grit, and, moreover, felt offended because his own counsel had not been asked or regarded.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All approved the action except Mr. Courtney, who was prejudiced against Grit, and, moreover, felt offended because his own counsel had not been asked or regarded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He might, indeed, have consulted the directors, but that would have created delay, and might have endangered the needful secrecy.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading All approved the action except Mr. Courtney, who was prejudiced against Grit, and, moreover, felt offended because his own counsel had not been asked or regarded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading All approved the action except Mr. Courtney, who was prejudiced against Grit, and, moreover, felt offended because his own counsel had not been asked or regarded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When, however, Grit returned and reported to him that his mission had been satisfactorily accomplished, he informed the directors of what had been done at a special meeting summoned at his own house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
for the reason that
From this reading All approved the action except Mr. Courtney, who was prejudiced against Grit, and, moreover, felt offended because his own counsel had not been asked or regarded.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When, however, Grit returned and reported to him that his mission had been satisfactorily accomplished, he informed the directors of what had been done at a special meeting summoned at his own house.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading GRIT IS BETRAYED.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He might, indeed, have consulted the directors, but that would have created delay, and might have endangered the needful secrecy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading He might, indeed, have consulted the directors, but that would have created delay, and might have endangered the needful secrecy.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading All approved the action except Mr. Courtney, who was prejudiced against Grit, and, moreover, felt offended because his own counsel had not been asked or regarded.
Courtney
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From this reading All approved the action except Mr. Courtney, who was prejudiced against Grit, and, moreover, felt offended because his own counsel had not been asked or regarded.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading He might, indeed, have consulted the directors, but that would have created delay, and might have endangered the needful secrecy.
recognizable; marked
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading He might, indeed, have consulted the directors, but that would have created delay, and might have endangered the needful secrecy.
directorsnounUS /dərˈektərz/
plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading He might, indeed, have consulted the directors, but that would have created delay, and might have endangered the needful secrecy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading When, however, Grit returned and reported to him that his mission had been satisfactorily accomplished, he informed the directors of what had been done at a special meeting summoned at his own house.
endangeredadjectiveUS /enˈdeɪndʒərd/
(of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction
From this reading He might, indeed, have consulted the directors, but that would have created delay, and might have endangered the needful secrecy.
apart from; not including
From this reading All approved the action except Mr. Courtney, who was prejudiced against Grit, and, moreover, felt offended because his own counsel had not been asked or regarded.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading All approved the action except Mr. Courtney, who was prejudiced against Grit, and, moreover, felt offended because his own counsel had not been asked or regarded.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
GRITnounUS /ɡrɪt/
a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone
From this reading GRIT IS BETRAYED.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He might, indeed, have consulted the directors, but that would have created delay, and might have endangered the needful secrecy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When, however, Grit returned and reported to him that his mission had been satisfactorily accomplished, he informed the directors of what had been done at a special meeting summoned at his own house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When, however, Grit returned and reported to him that his mission had been satisfactorily accomplished, he informed the directors of what had been done at a special meeting summoned at his own house.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When, however, Grit returned and reported to him that his mission had been satisfactorily accomplished, he informed the directors of what had been done at a special meeting summoned at his own house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He might, indeed, have consulted the directors, but that would have created delay, and might have endangered the needful secrecy.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading When, however, Grit returned and reported to him that his mission had been satisfactorily accomplished, he informed the directors of what had been done at a special meeting summoned at his own house.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GRIT IS BETRAYED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading When, however, Grit returned and reported to him that his mission had been satisfactorily accomplished, he informed the directors of what had been done at a special meeting summoned at his own house.
a person who carries a message
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might, indeed, have consulted the directors, but that would have created delay, and might have endangered the needful secrecy.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading When, however, Grit returned and reported to him that his mission had been satisfactorily accomplished, he informed the directors of what had been done at a special meeting summoned at his own house.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading All approved the action except Mr. Courtney, who was prejudiced against Grit, and, moreover, felt offended because his own counsel had not been asked or regarded.
a form of address for a man
From this reading All approved the action except Mr. Courtney, who was prejudiced against Grit, and, moreover, felt offended because his own counsel had not been asked or regarded.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He might, indeed, have consulted the directors, but that would have created delay, and might have endangered the needful secrecy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All approved the action except Mr. Courtney, who was prejudiced against Grit, and, moreover, felt offended because his own counsel had not been asked or regarded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading All approved the action except Mr. Courtney, who was prejudiced against Grit, and, moreover, felt offended because his own counsel had not been asked or regarded.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All approved the action except Mr. Courtney, who was prejudiced against Grit, and, moreover, felt offended because his own counsel had not been asked or regarded.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
prejudicedadjectiveUS /ˈpredʒədəst/
emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices
From this reading All approved the action except Mr. Courtney, who was prejudiced against Grit, and, moreover, felt offended because his own counsel had not been asked or regarded.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading All approved the action except Mr. Courtney, who was prejudiced against Grit, and, moreover, felt offended because his own counsel had not been asked or regarded.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading When, however, Grit returned and reported to him that his mission had been satisfactorily accomplished, he informed the directors of what had been done at a special meeting summoned at his own house.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When, however, Grit returned and reported to him that his mission had been satisfactorily accomplished, he informed the directors of what had been done at a special meeting summoned at his own house.
precisely, exactly
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/
in a satisfactory manner
From this reading When, however, Grit returned and reported to him that his mission had been satisfactorily accomplished, he informed the directors of what had been done at a special meeting summoned at his own house.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading He might, indeed, have consulted the directors, but that would have created delay, and might have endangered the needful secrecy.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading When, however, Grit returned and reported to him that his mission had been satisfactorily accomplished, he informed the directors of what had been done at a special meeting summoned at his own house.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading When, however, Grit returned and reported to him that his mission had been satisfactorily accomplished, he informed the directors of what had been done at a special meeting summoned at his own house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He might, indeed, have consulted the directors, but that would have created delay, and might have endangered the needful secrecy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In sending Grit to Boston instead of the regular messenger, President Graves had acted on his own responsibility, as he had a right to do, since it was a matter to be decided by the executive.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When, however, Grit returned and reported to him that his mission had been satisfactorily accomplished, he informed the directors of what had been done at a special meeting summoned at his own house.
at the time that
From this reading When, however, Grit returned and reported to him that his mission had been satisfactorily accomplished, he informed the directors of what had been done at a special meeting summoned at his own house.
which person or people
From this reading All approved the action except Mr. Courtney, who was prejudiced against Grit, and, moreover, felt offended because his own counsel had not been asked or regarded.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He might, indeed, have consulted the directors, but that would have created delay, and might have endangered the needful secrecy.
